This project met and exceeded our expectations. Initially, we thought we would
only get to make one effect, but later realized how easy it was to keep adding
effects and to make them work as desired. Had we had more time to work on it,
we would have liked to make it portable by making our own prototype board for
the ATmega32 and a more compact circuit, and a suitable box with holes for the
LCD and plugs. We would have also liked to be able to make a switch work so we
could add the guitar signal directly when needed. Other than that, we wouldn't
change a thing.

Reverse Engineering: "the process of analyzing a
subject system to identify the system's components and their interrelationships
and create representations of the system in another form or at a higher level
of abstraction."

Since we are definitely not the creators of sound effects
synthesizing I would say that we have definitely reverse-engineered this concept.
We researched on the design and implemented it to our own preferences. On the
other hand, if we could have accounted for the noise and the un-portability,
I definitely think that this precise design could be patented. Our design is
very affordable and flexible to personal taste. If any user asked us to modify
it to add any specific effect, it could be done on no cost other than programming
time.

We were lucky enough to have all the parts available
in the lab and to not need to deal with corporations to build our circuit. On
the other hand, I ordered an ADC from Maxim-IC and obtained it (even though
a little late) without any trouble at all. Also, our code was completely original,
so we technically didn't need any assistance other than that provided by ECE
476.

It is very important to know and follow the IEEE Code
of Ethics, since it ensured the correct practice of our field. Below are some
of the points in the code that affected our project and how.

2. To avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest whenever
possible, and to disclose them to affected parties when they do exist;

This point was met since the beginning of our work. I
(Tatiana) wanted to use the 8515 for its memory and Gaby wanted to use the Mega
32 for its ADC and port availability. We dealt with this in a very open matter,
since we've known each other for a long time, and came to a decision together
that worked out for both our convenience.

3. To be honest and realistic in stating claims or estimates
based on available data;

Gaby did the best out of both on this point. While I
kept trying to make an external ADC and SRAM work with the 8515, he stayed realistic
about our time limitation, and thanks to his influence I realized that the Mega
32 was a much better choice and that probably we wouldn't have been able to
finish had we used the 8515, since it involved aspects we had never dealt with.

5. To improve the understanding of technology, its appropriate
application, and potential consequences;

I dare say for both of us that in this project we finally
understood in practice a great part of the theory we have learned in our undergraduate
years. Before this project many aspects of DSP and op-amp circuits were really
ideal in our minds without us knowing it. Through this project we saw many of
the actual limitations of technology design and how to overcome and balance
them.

6. To maintain and improve our technical competence
and to undertake technological tasks for others only if qualified by training
or experience, or after full disclosure of pertinent limitations;

I think we did pretty well on this point, and this can
mainly be seen in our division of labor. While Gaby usually freaks out at the
sight of hardware, I usually think I can program better than I really can. Therefore
we divided the project according to our fortes and only interfered with the
other's ideas when we really thought we were right in doing so. At the same
time, in observing each other work, we saw how things can be much simpler than
they seemed for each.

7. To seek, accept, and offer honest criticism of technical
work, to acknowledge and correct errors, and to credit properly the contributions
of others;

I would say as suggested above, that we carried out this
point very well. Since we have worked together on many occasions, we have no
problem on offering or taking criticism. Even though we each had an area of
the project on which to focus, as it is both of our natures, we always looked
into each other's work to see if there was anything that could be made better.
As it can be seen from this report, I dare say for both of us that the credit
has been fairly attributed.